Crypto & Perp Trading in South Korea

Availability · by platform

Platforms available in South Korea

Platform

Asset classes

Sign-up

Max lev

Taker fee

Canborsa

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

up to 30x

0.07%›

ApeX

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

100x

0.05%

Aster

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

200x

0.04%

Avantis

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · FX

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

500x

0.045%

Bluefin

Crypto

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

—

0.035%

Derive

Crypto · Gold & commodities

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

—

0.03%

dYdX

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · FX

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

50x

0.05%

Ethereal

Crypto

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

50x

0.03%

gTrade

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · FX

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

1000x

0.035%

Helix

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

100x

0.0001%

Hibachi

Crypto · Gold & commodities · FX

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

20x

0.045%

Hyperliquid

Crypto · Gold & commodities · Indices · FX

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

50x

0.045%

KiloEx

Crypto · Stocks · FX

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

125x

0.05%

Lighter

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX · Bonds

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

50x

0%

Ondo

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · ETFs

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

25x

0.025%

Ostium

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · ETFs · FX

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

200x

—

Pacifica

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · ETFs · FX

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

50x

0.04%

Paradex

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

50x

0%

QFEX

Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

30x

0.1%

Reya

Crypto

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

100x

0.03%

SparkDEX

Crypto

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

50x

—

Synthetix

Crypto

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

50x

0.05%

Vest

Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · ETFs · FX

Browser Wallet Non-custodial

50x

0.01%

No-KYCWhich platforms sign traders up from South Korea with an email or a wallet.See the no-KYC landscape in South Korea ›

How traders in South Korea fund a trade

KRW bank transfer via real-name verified account

funding rail

LIMITS

Only works on exchanges with a real-name bank partnership; most platforms lost KRW trading in the 2021 registration round.

Bank account opening by minors and by foreigners

funding rail

BLOCKED

Blocked since a 2018 measure barring under-18s and foreigners from opening bank accounts for crypto deposits.

Tax note — South Korea

A 22% tax applies to annual crypto gains exceeding 2.5 million KRW (approximately $1,740), effective January 1, 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Is crypto legal in South Korea?›

Crypto trading in South Korea is legal.

Which trading platforms are available in South Korea?›

South Korea residents can choose from 31 platforms, including Aevo, ApeX and Aster.

What are the crypto tax rules in South Korea?›

For crypto traders in South Korea: A 22% tax applies to annual crypto gains exceeding 2.5 million KRW (approximately $1,740), effective January 1, 2027.

Which payment methods are blocked for crypto trading in South Korea?›

In South Korea, Bank account opening by minors and by foreigners is not available for crypto funding.

What are the rules for leveraged crypto trading in South Korea?›

On derivatives: Unconfirmed for crypto specifically.

Crypto & Perp Trading in South Korea

Asset classes on Canborsa

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Platforms available in South Korea

How traders in South Korea fund a trade

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